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1. Any difficulties in connexion with the application of this Convention shall be resolved by agreement between the High administrative authorities of the High Contracting Parties.

2. Where it is impossible to reach a solution of the difficulty within a period of six months from the initiation of negotiations between the high administrative authorities, the dispute may be submitted to an arbitral body by either of the High Contracting Parties. In such a case each High Contracting Party shall designate an arbitrator. In default of agreement between the arbitrators on the dispute, the said arbitrators shall designate a referee. If they are unable to agree on the choice of a referee, the latter shall be designated by the President of the International Court of Justice.

3. The decision of the arbitrators shall be made in accordance with the principles and spirit of this Convention and shall be final and binding.

1. Benefits the payment of which was suspended under the provisions in force in the territory of one of the High Contracting Parties by reason of the recipient's nationality or residence abroad shall be paid as from the date of entry into force of this Convention. Benefits formerly not payable to the persons concerned for the same reason shall be awarded and paid as from the same date.

2. This provision shall not apply unless the claims are made within two years from the date of entry into force of this Convention.

1. The provisions of this Convention shall likewise apply in cases where the insurable event occurred prior to the entry into force of the Convention.

2. No benefit based on the provisions of this Convention shall be granted in respect of the period preceding its entry into force.

1. This Convention shall be ratified and the instruments of ratification shall be exchanged at The Hague as soon as possible.