Germany provided several million Euros to fund "nationwide programs aimed at fighting far-right extremism, including teams of traveling consultants, and victims' groups."
And after the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, the two countries found more common ground in fighting Islamic extremism.
In their letter the ministers also said that government officials and Islamic groups had held extensive meetings on Tuesday afternoon to discuss how to fight extremism.
He may look to partner more closely with the US on that platform to fight extremism.
Details of terror-related websites can now be reported directly to the police under a move to fight extremism.
This is not the way to fight extremism.
And I remain committed to this approach, which I also see as a contribution towards fighting extremism.
We wish the Pakistani authorities all success in increasing their efforts to fight extremism there.
The primary role of this unit is to fight left-wing extremism.
If you want to fight extremism, you have to have a strong government.