The leaders examined ways to reach out to Muslim communities at home.
"We will continue shoulder to shoulder with the United States and our allies in the fight against this type of extremist violence, this type of terrorism," the Prime Minister said.
The US President has invited Mr Turnbull to visit Washington, possibly in the next few months.
At the G20, United States President Barack Obama said the coalition forces will redouble their efforts to defeat IS as a result of the Paris attacks.
“Here at the G-20, our nations have sent an unmistakable message: that we are united against this threat,” he said.
“ISIL is the face of evil. Our goal, as I’ve said many times, is to degrade and ultimately destroy this barbaric terrorist organisation.”
Australia is not rushing into any decision about committing more resources. Prime Minister Turnbull has emphasised that along with military action, a political solution is needed in Syria.
Today Foreign Minister Julie Bishop and Trade Minister Andrew Robb attended the preliminary APEC ministerial meetings in Manila.
Minister Bishop says Australia will consider every request from the coalition partners but emphasised Australia is already more committed in Iraq than many other nations.
“We're already making a significant contribution, I believe, second largest to the United States. But, of course, given that the US and Russia hopefully are forming a single collision, we'll continue to work closely with them to ensure that Australia continues to play its part in seeking to disrupt and destroy Daesh - this horrific terrorist organisation,” she said in media interviews from Manila.
The Asia-Pacific is the most dynamic region in the world - talking to President Barack Obama at #APEC2015 pic.twitter.com/n21VTwhABs
— Malcolm Turnbull (@TurnbullMalcolm) November 17, 2015On the sidelines of the APEC meeting, the issue of the South and East China Sea - where tensions are building as a result of Chinese land reclamation on disputed atolls - will test regional views. The Philippines is just one country in dispute with China.
The US’s strong stand against Chinese posturing will also be clear. This is the first such regional meeting since the issue has intensified in the last 12 months.
The APEC summit usually focused on economic and trade talks. APEC has 21 members including Australia, Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Mexico, China, South Korea, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and the United States.
Before departing Turkey, Mr Turnbull praised the work of Australian security agencies in the fight against terror on home soil. He said the terror threat alert level in Australia will remain at ‘high’.
“We recognise that risks exist, that attacks are possible. Attacks in this environment are likely to happen in the future, but Australians can be assured that we have the best security agencies, they are monitoring the situation and seeking to protect Australians at home and so far as we can, abroad.”
The official APEC meetings begin tomorrow.
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