UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon stated that negotiators from 190 countries meeting in Bali to discuss climate change have a political and historical responsibility to reach a deal. Ban emphasized the seriousness of not reaching an agreement, noting that it would have very serious consequences. He expressed confidence that all countries, including the United States, were interested in reaching an agreement, despite disagreements over emission reduction guidelines. Ban made these remarks while on a flight from Bali to East Timor's capital Dili. He cautioned countries against focusing solely on emission targets, stating that negotiations would need to happen in the future. Ban expressed his willingness to return to Bali on Saturday if the discussions remained at a standstill. He emphasized the importance of political and historical responsibility for negotiators, ministers, and senior leaders to successfully conclude the talks. Ban stressed that climate change and global warming affect everyone, regardless of their nationality.