October 19, 2022, stands as a pivotal moment. It was on this auspicious day that the Asia Middle East Center for Research and Dialogue (AMEC) came into being, officially inaugurated during the International Conference on the Middle East and Malay World: Contemporary Issues and Future Challenges. This transformative event marked a watershed moment, as AMEC set the stage for a new chapter in its journey.  The opening ceremony was delivered by Minister Dato’ Sri Wan Junaidi (currently President of the Malaysian Senate), who supported AMEC’s crucial role in clarifying concepts between the Middle East, the Malay world, and Asian countries. His well-wishes reflected the shared aspirations of the attendees, a diverse group comprising diplomats, embassy representatives, researchers, academics, humanitarians, and students. Together, they formed a united front, demonstrating their wholehearted support for AMEC and its mission.

The launch of AMEC on this day marked the beginning of a transformative era, where collaboration, dialogue, and understanding would flourish, shaping the course of AMEC’s history in the years to come.