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- The competent authorities of both Contracting States shall:
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- a)agree on the administrative measures necessary for the implementation of this Agreement, including the cooperation between the competent institutions of both Contracting States with regard to the payment abroad of benefits;
- b)designate liaison agencies for the implementation of this Agreement; and
- c)communicate to each other, as soon as possible, all information about changes to their respective legislation insofar as those changes affect the implementation of this Agreement.
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- The competent authorities and competent institutions of both Contracting States, within the scope of their respective authorities, shall provide any assistance necessary for the implementation of this Agreement. This assistance shall be provided free of charge.