Their discussions will focus on issues of interest to both Poland and the ICRC, including the humanitarian situation in Iraq, Afghanistan and Chad.

During his visit, Mr Kellenberger will also sign a protocol that will complete the process of making the archives of the International Tracing Service (ITS) accessible to the public. The ITS, located in Bad Arolsen, Germany, is run by the ICRC and manages historical records concerning victims of Nazi persecution from 1933 to 1945. Poland currently holds the presidency of the International Commission for the International Tracing Service, which comprises 11 member States. Founded in 1948, the ITS' records became accessible to historical researchers and other interested members of the public in November 2007, following a decision by the International Commission. Previously, information in the archives was only released to the victims of Nazi persecution and their families.