Ferial Ashraff
Ferial Ismail Ashraff (born August 20, 1953) is a Sri Lankan politician. She was the wife of M. H. M. Ashraff, the deceased leader of the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress and the National Unity Alliance.[1] She was the Minister of Housing and Common Amenities under President Chandrika Kumaratunga.[1] She was a representative of Ampara District for the United People's Freedom Alliance in the Parliament of Sri Lanka. She resides in Colombo.
Ferial Ashraff MP | |
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| Minister of Housing Construction & Industries, Education Development in Eastern Province & Irrigation Development | |
| Minister of Housing & Common Amenities | |
| Member of the Sri Lanka Parliament for Ampara | |
| In office 2000–2010 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 August 1953 |
| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Political party | Sri Lanka Freedom Party |
| Other political affiliations | United People's Freedom Alliance |
| Spouse(s) | M. H. M. Ashraff |
| Residence | 399/1, Thimbirigasyaya Road, Colombo 05, Sri Lanka. |
In 2010, she was appointed to the board of the National Institute of Education.[1] In 2011 she was appointed to the position of Sri Lanka High Commissioner to Singapore.[2]
See also
- List of political families in Sri Lanka
- Sri Lankan Non Career Diplomats
References
- "Former SL Minister Mrs. Ferial Ashraff appointed to National Institute of Education", Lankanewspapers.com, 30 December 2010, retrieved 2011-03-26
- "New appointments in diplomatic service", Sunday Times, 6 March 2011, retrieved 2011-03-26
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