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The Committee takes note of the information supplied by the Government in its report on the payment abroad of pensions due to nationals of other countries residing abroad.

Article 5 of the Convention. With reference to its earlier comments, the Committee notes that the condition of residence in Tunisia at the date of filing of the claim for invalidity, old-age and survivors' benefits under the schemes of the agricultural and non-agricultural sectors, appears to apply only to Tunisian nationals. Since, however, under this provision of the Convention, Tunisian nationals - like the nationals of other States bound by the Convention - must receive benefits without any restrictions, even if they are resident outside Tunisia at the date when the claim is filed or payments fall due, the Committee hopes that the Government will take the necessary measures to bring the legislation into full conformity with the Convention.