The Barcelona Process is governed by meetings of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the 27 partners. In EU terminology the term is used synonymously for countries and territories which have en tered into the Euro-Mediterranean Partnership. They outline the strategic areas of co-operation with regard to association policies and determine priorities for the implementation of activities, which are instrumental for the achievement of the goals of the Barcelona Declaration. For Tunisia, the Palestinian Authority and Morocco, EMAAs have entered into force. Euro-Mediterranean Association Agreements have been signed with Israel, Jordan or will be soon with Egypt, but are awaiting ratification.
Negotiations are under way with Algeria, Lebanon and Syria.
Normally once a year the issues arising within the framework of EMAA implementation will be discussed. The AC will be chaired on a rotating basis by the Partner's government and the EU Council and draws its members from these two sources and from the European Commission. There have been four protocol periods. The Protocols have been replaced by the MEDA Programme. For Turkey, Malta, and Cyprus protocol periods have been different.