Both sides reaffirmed their strong commitment to countering terrorism and violent extremism.
"We've said that terrorism and violent behaviors and killing innocent people cannot be a step towards defending the rights of the Syrian people, " he added.
"If we limit ourselves simply to targeting al Qaeda -- without building the capacity of Afghanistan and Pakistan to deal with terrorism and violent extremism -- the security gains will not endure, " he said.
In the last few years as deputy commissioner in London, Sir Paul has been at the heart of policing the capital and his understanding of what's needed to combat terrorism and serious and violent crime will be invaluable in his new role.
Should people whose ideas are religiously extreme but not violent be enlisted in the fight against home-grown terrorism?
"But Prevent must also recognise and tackle the insidious impact of non-violent extremism, which can create an atmosphere conducive to terrorism and can popularise views which terrorists exploit, " she said.
In discussions regarding violent extremism, I highlighted the importance of discrediting the destructive ideology of terrorism, and noted that no grievance justifies the killing of innocent people.
And the post-11 September international mood against terrorism has also brought new pressures on the Tamil Tigers to end their violent struggle that has bled the country for more than 20 years.
Many, including myself, warned even before the war began that it was unnecessary, that it would take our energy and attention away from the larger war against terrorism, and that invading and occupying Iraq would leave us strategically vulnerable in the most violent and turbulent corner of the world.
We will continue to work together to counter financial support for terrorism, disrupt the possible connections between terrorist networks and criminal groups, prevent the spread of violent extremism, and improve transportation security, including by concluding bilateral agreements in this field.
True or not, newsrooms covering terrorism everywhere should do what they can to ensure their reports serve the public and not those committing violent acts.
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