The World Heritage Committee,
1. Having examined Document WHC-08/32.COM/7A,
2. Recalling Decision 31 COM 7A.20, adopted at its 31st session (Christchurch, 2007),
3. Notes the commitment of the State Party and the international community to the safeguarding of this property and urges the State Party to continue its work on the corrective measures adopted at its 31st session (Christchurch, 2007);
4. Reiterates its requests to the State Party to develop, in consultation with the World Heritage Centre and the Advisory Bodies, a draft Statement of Outstanding Universal Value including the conditions of integrity and authenticity, for examination by the World Heritage Committee at its 33rd session in 2009;
5. Calls upon the international community, in co-operation with the World Heritage Centre, to continue its technical and financial support, in particular to implement the above corrective measures;
6. Also requests the State Party to submit to the World Heritage Centre by 1 February 2009, a progress report on the implementation of corrective measures, for examination by the World Heritage Committee at its 33rd session in 2009;
7. Decides to retain the Minaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam (Afghanistan) on the List of World Heritage in Danger.