Ferial Ashraff
Hon. 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 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 |
Alma mater | Zahira College, Gampola |
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.
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]
Further reading[]
- Ibrahim, Hana (2001-03-20). "INTERVIEW: Ferial Ashraff". Milli Gazette.
See also[]
- List of political families in Sri Lanka
- Sri Lankan Non Career Diplomats
References[]
- ^ a b c "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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- Members of the 13th Parliament of Sri Lanka
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- Sri Lanka Muslim Congress politicians
- United People's Freedom Alliance politicians
- High Commissioners of Sri Lanka to Singapore
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