reaffirmed on Tuesday that the purchase of F-16 fighter jets from the United States should be handled by the next government.
The Head of State told RPP Noticias that the process will remain in the hands of the next administration.
"The contract should be addressed once the elections are over, with full calm and legitimacy, by the next president," he underlined.
Likewise, the Head of State ruled out any Cabinet reshuffle.
Similarly, the top official denied having felt pressure from the Cabinet regarding aircraft purchase, indicating that there will always be opinions for and against it.
In that regard, Balcazar said different sectors have understood the Executive Branch's position, noting that after talks with the National Society of Industries (SNI) it was concluded that aircraft acquisition must be carried out calmly and with a thorough analysis so the country is fully satisfied.
Relations with U.S.
The President referred to remarks by United States Ambassador to Peru Bernie Navarro, ruling out tensions in the bilateral relationship.
"There is no reason to be alarmed over the matter," he said.
Balcazar noted that relations with the U.S. remain on good terms.
Regarding the recent meeting between Cabinet Chief Luis Arroyo and Bernie Navarro, he said there was a reciprocal dialogue on the aircraft issue.
"That sends a positive signal that we are not at odds with the United States; we have simply postponed it (the purchase)," he concluded.
Tia Maria
The Head of State also referred to the authorization granted for the start of exploitation activities in Tia Maria mining project's first phase.
In that regard, the top official said the Government will promote dialogue roundtables and meetings to reach consensus with all parties involved.
"I see there are complaints in Arequipa; that has to be addressed and agreed upon so all parties are satisfied, because mining exploitation where there are permanent confrontations cannot move forward, as in the case of Cajamarca (region)," the President told Radio Nacional.
"I believe dialogue was lacking there, and that is what we want to avoid happening again so everyone comes out well," Balcazar indicated.
"We are a mining country, but we have to reach consensus with all parties involved, including farmers of course," he added.
Disaster budget
In another part of this second interview, President Balcazar reaffirmed that his administration has planned to allocate budget resources to Peruvian regions for disaster prevention through supplementary credit, a proposal that will be sent to Congress.
"We all have to agree that there should be no kind of dispute on that matter, whatever amount is invested, in defense of residents who are at risk," he emphasized.
The Head of State said this budget will benefit regions such as Cajamarca, Ancash, Tumbes and Piura, among others.