The professor of the Catholic University of Leuven (Belgium) Bernard Coughlin was awarded the "Gold Medal" of the Ministry of Education and Science of Armenia. Bernard Coughlin is the author of four works in Armenian studies. The professor made a great contribution to the study of Armenian cuneiform writings.

Bernard Coughlin, who is a member of Europe - Armenia Advisory Committee expressed gratitude for such a high award. Minister Armen Ashotyan and professor Bernard Coughlin also discussed issues related to the cooperation agreement between Belgium and Armenia in the sphere of education to be signed between the two governments.